Climate & Economics: Can Climate Commitments and Economic Strategy Align in Agri-Food Markets?
- As the global narrative evolves and market regulation on deforestation and GHG emissions changes, how are policymakers, agribusinesses, and food brands balancing economic and environmental priorities?
- With climate reporting requirements coming into effect, what impacts will this have on the allocation of capital to corporate innovation pipelines? How can we ensure continuous investment in environmental sustainability?
- As smallholders produce 60% of the region’s agricultural output, how are agribusinesses and food brands incorporating smallholder needs and challenges into their strategies going forward? How can we improve the sustainability and resilience of smallholder systems?
- What opportunities for public-private cooperation and collaboration exist? Which new regional and global partnerships are driving progress?